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Zachary McCrary

New Braunfels,TX

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Dynamic Aircraft Structural Mechanic with proven leadership at Boeing, adept at optimizing production schedules and reducing costs. Skilled in technical documentation interpretation and training, I successfully led a team through 14 DEPOT overhauls, enhancing operational excellence and ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality aircraft components.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Boeing
03.2024 - Current
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed production schedule to deliver quality, on-time product.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in production and maintenance costs and developed strategies to reduce expenses.
  • Reduced downtime and increased production capacity with strong maintenance plans.

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Amentum
03.2023 - 03.2024

Held a leadership position maintaining a crew of 15 mechanics and leading them successfully through over 14 DEPOT level overhauls for numerous airframes including CH47 Chinooks, AH64 Apaches, and UH60 Blackhawks while Staying within our 120 day expected timeline.


15G Aircraft Structural Repairer

United States Army Aviation
03.2018 - 05.2023
  • Performed inspections, functional checks and preventive maintenance on aircraft.
  • Performed aircraft structural repairs as related to sheet metal and composite structures.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and heating systems.
  • Maintained aircraft ground equipment, fuel handling and facility maintenance.
  • Assisted in disassembly, demilitarization, transportation and disposal of remaining aircraft structures.
  • Serviced pressure accumulators, emergency air bottles, oleo struts, reservoirs and master brake cylinders.
  • Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
  • Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
  • Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
  • Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
  • Disassembled and inspected hydraulic systems and replaced worn components.

Education

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma

Management And Strategy Institute
Downingtown, PA
12-2025

Skills

  • Technical documentation interpretation
  • Quality assurance procedures
  • Tool and equipment management
  • Operational excellence
  • Quality management
  • Waste elimination
  • 5S methodology
  • Value stream mapping
  • Training and coaching

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with a team of 10 in the Development and Implementation of Waste Reduction Practices for the End User.
  • Supervised team of up to 15 staff members at a time.
  • Achieved Multiple On Time Product Deliveries through effectively developing Hangar Organization that both Complies with 5S practices and creates Ease of Access for the End User.

Timeline

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Boeing
03.2024 - Current

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Amentum
03.2023 - 03.2024

15G Aircraft Structural Repairer

United States Army Aviation
03.2018 - 05.2023

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma

Management And Strategy Institute